Chennai to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
Embark on a captivating journey from Chennai to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Explore Kanchipuram's rich cultural heritage with its numerous temples, including the renowned Kailasanathar and Varadharaja Perumal Temples. Continue to Mahabalipuram to witness the marvels of Dravidian architecture, such as the Five Rathas, Shore Temple, and Arjuna's Penance. Conclude your day in the serene surroundings of Pondicherry, where you can relax on the beach.
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Highlights
- Embark on a captivating journey from Chennai to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
- Continue to Mahabalipuram to witness the marvels of Dravidian architecture, such as the Five Rathas, Shore Temple, and Arjuna's Penance
- Conclude your day in the serene surroundings of Pondicherry, where you can relax on the beach
- Breakfast
- 1 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
What to expect
Ways to book it
What's included
- Breakfast
- 1 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in the car.
- Government taxes.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
Pickup
Pickup arranged by the operator; the exact place and time are confirmed after booking.
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Cancellation
Non-refundable.
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Questions people ask
How long is the Chennai to Pondicherry tour via Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram?
The tour runs over two days, with one night's accommodation in Pondicherry before returning to Chennai.
What temples are visited in Kanchipuram?
The tour visits Kanchipuram's temples, including the Kailasanathar Temple and the Varadharaja Perumal Temple.
What will I see in Mahabalipuram?
In Mahabalipuram the tour takes in the Five Rathas, the Shore Temple and Arjuna's Penance, examples of Dravidian architecture.
What happens on day two of the tour?
Day two includes visits to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, plus time to see Pondicherry's colonial quarter, before returning to Chennai.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast, one night's accommodation if selected, a private air-conditioned car, an English-speaking guide, monument entrance fees, bottled water and government taxes.
Where can I be picked up for this tour?
Pickup is available from hotels, residences and other accommodation in Chennai, as well as from Chennai International Airport.
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- Bottled water in the car.
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Assistance on arrival at the airport.
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Assistance on arrival at the airport.
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Assistance on arrival at the airport.